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Join Maestro Alexander Mickelthwate to learn a deeper understanding of the Masters of Music: Italy concert. Open seating auditorium, free with concert ticket.

Michelle Merrill, guest conductor

Beach | Symphony in E minor, op.32,"Gaelic"

Intermission (need not list in brochure)

Ravel | Alborada del grazioso

Stravinsky | The Firebird Suite (1919 version)

Dynamic and rapidly rising American conductor, Michelle Merrill graces the Tulsa stage as she conducts our opening piece, Symphony in E minor, op.32,"Gaelic" which reflects composer Amy Beach’s Celtic heritage with themes of Irish and Scottish folk music-a perfect complement to St. Patrick’s Day holiday! With Ravel’s Alborada del grazioso expect to enjoy the vibrant contrast inspired by Spanish dance rhythms and melodies. The concert ends with the audible symphonic storytelling, colorful orchestration, and emotional intensity of Stravinsky’s The Firebird Suite (1919 version.)

Travel to Italy through sound! Join the OKC Philharmonic for Masters of Music: Italy—featuring Verdi, Albinoni, Casella, and Respighi’s festive masterpiece.

Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor
TBD, piano

VERDI: La Forza del Destino; Overture
CASELLA: Scarlattiana, op. 44
ALBINONI: Adagio in G Minor
RESPIGHI: Feste Romane

Daniel Hege, guest conductor
Rebekah Lorenz, horn

Mussorgsky | Prelude to Khovanshchina

Gipps | Horn Concerto, op.58

Rebekah Lorenz, horn

Intermission (need not list in brochure)

Schubert | Symphony No. 9 in C major, D.944, “The Great”

Honored by the League of American Orchestras, guest conductor Daniel Hege returns to Chapman Music Hall to lead the orchestra in a dark and mysterious concert replicating the tone from the opera, Khovanshchina. Rich harmonies evoke a feeling of dawn over Moscow for the audience in Tulsa's Performing Arts Center. Thereafter, enjoy the expressive work of Ruth Gipps's Horn Concerto, Op. 58 which features a three-movement piece each with its own character and mood, ending on a likely and rhythmic passage. Hege leads the orchestra into the final and majestic selection of Schubert’s Symphony No. 9 in C major, D.944, “The Great.” This four-movement piece travels through a bold, a relaxed, a lively and a triumphant orchestral journey. A concert not to be missed!

A night of musical mastery! Yefim Bronfman joins the OKC Philharmonic for Brahms and Bronfman—featuring the beloved Piano Concerto No. 2 and Symphony No. 4.

Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor
Yefim Bronfman, piano

BRAHMS: Concerto No. 2 for Piano in B-flat Major, op. 83
BRAHMS: Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, op. 98

Join Maestro Alexander Mickelthwate to learn a deeper understanding of the Mahler's Resurrection Symphony concert. Open seating auditorium, free with concert ticket.

James Bagwell, guest conductor

Jana McIntyre, soprano

Teresa Buchholz, mezzo-soprano

Tulsa Chorale | Zachary Malavolti, Artistic Director

Mahler | Symphony No.2 in C minor, “Resurrection"

James Bagwell, an accomplished American conductor known for his work in choral, operatic, and orchestral music returns to Tulsa to close out our historic Season XX joined by the revered Tulsa Chorale. Mahler’s Symphony No.2 in C minor, “Resurrection" is a five-movement piece featuring the Tulsa Chorale and its impressive soloists. The piece features dramatic and intense character and mood ranges all culminating in a superb conclusion intentionally symbolizing hope and resurrection. This profound piece will only leave you inspired, only to anticipate Season XXI of your Tulsa Symphony Orchestra!

Rise with the music. Join the OKC Philharmonic, Canterbury Voices, and featured soloists for Mahler’s epic Resurrection Symphony. A season finale like no other.

Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor
Valerie Bernhardt, soprano
Megan Esther Grey, contralto
Canterbury Voices

MAHLER: Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, “Resurrection”